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O-LevelHistoryDepth studies2147/21 · Oct/Nov 2022 · Q48 Marks

Study Sources E and F. Does Source E make Source F surprising? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your knowledge.

  1. Study Sources E and F. Does Source E make Source F surprising? Explain your answer using details of the sources and your knowledge.[8]

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  1. [7] (Level 6) Not surprised due to military/political difference or change of Foreign Secretary in F (Grey replacing Lansdowne).
  2. [7] (Level 6) Surprising or not surprising can be evaluated by cross-referencing E and F with other sources.
  3. [4] (Level 4) Surprising because the sources differ (E advocates war, F cautious about commitment).
  4. [3] (Level 3) Not surprising as both sources are concerned about the Germans.

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Topic
Depth studies, O-Level History (syllabus 2147). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level History, Oct/Nov 2022 Paper 2 Variant 1, question 4.

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